A new kind of probiotic could be on the wayStudio 52 film / Alamy Stock Photo By Clare Wilson Supplements of genetically modified bacteria could be used to treat liver and bowel diseases by mopping up toxins inside the gut. The approach, of tweaking bacteria so they turn harmful ammonia into a safe compound, has… Read More »
Seafood include both finned fish and shellfish. Finned fish most commonly associated with allergic reactions include salmon, tuna and halibut.1 Finned fish and shellfish allergies are not related, so being allergic to one doesn’t necessarily mean you are allergic to the other. A true Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) mediated allergic reaction to finned fish may be life-threatening,… Read More »
High blood pressure symptoms can be mistaken for other less serious health problems, but in many cases symptoms don’t show. If they do, some of the most well-known signs are headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness and even stomach pain. Recognising the early signs of high blood pressure is important as it can help you avoid… Read More »
A worker makes deliveries as a truck sits parked outside a Walgreens store in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Oct. 20, 2017. Photo: Christopher Lee/Bloomberg In a boost for brick-and-mortar drugstore chains, J.D. Power says customer satisfaction remains high for pharmacies and the retail health services they provide. The independent analysis by J.D. Power comes… Read More »